Home Working

Katharine's Top 10 Tips for Styling an inspiring Home Office

"Tip 1 : Make it personal. Add artwork, framed photos, colourful flowers, objects you associate with happ memories, even though you are working this is your home - Make it feel happy"

Tip 2: Add a atatement lamp - It's the easiest way to make your desk more elegant"

"Tip 3: Bronze & Gold accents work well with soft neutrals to instantly freshen your work area"

Tip 4: Why not update your screensaver to be something beautiful & uplifting? I find seasonal flowers work really well - just update them every week and move woth the season"

"Tip 5: In a smaller room opt for a Roman Blind rather than curtains. Maximise your natural light & use a large scale patterned fabric for added interest!"

"Tip 6: Add a sculptural desk chair for a touch of glamour - fluted upholstery or metal tacking both work well"

Tip 7: Add a beautiful leather desk set & new Stationery - A sharp pencil is a sharper mind!"

"Tip 8: Chic frames add a depth of colour. With photos of your family & happy times & be a great motivation"

"Tip 9: I always have jars of colourful sweets at hand on my desk, they offer a much needed sugar lift & brighten up my desk beautifully - My all time favourite liquorice"

"Tip 10: In a smaller apartment adding a neat desk to an alcove of window works well. Ti's much more uplifting than facing a wall & at this moment in time we need our vitamin D more than ever"

In these uncertain times, we are all finding new ways to work & live. Small changes will make a big difference so play around, have fun and see what works best with what you have.